Legal Manager - Strong Comercial Legal

LiveSpo is a pioneering Vietnamese biotechnology company specializing in liquid spore-based probiotics, delivering higher efficacy across healthcare and consumer applications. As LiveSpo expands its products and partnerships across multiple markets, the company operates in an increasingly complex commercial and regulatory landscape.

We are seeking a Legal Manager (Strong Commercial) to support business growth by leading contract management, commercial negotiations, and legal risk control across distribution, partnerships, and cross-border activities. This role will work closely with business leaders to provide practical legal solutions that enable expansion while protecting LiveSpo’s long-term interests.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal & Contracts – MUST HAVE 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including international distribution agreements, OEM/ODM contracts, strategic partnership agreements, procurement of major machinery and equipment, raw material supply contracts, advertising/media agreements, and service contracts. 

• Provide legal advice on commercial law, civil law, advertising regulations, and intellectual property to ensue the company’s best interests in all transactions. 

• Develop, standardize, and manage the company’s contract templates and legal approval processes. 

Pharmaceutical Legal Compliance – Nice to Have 

• Advise on legal procedures related to product registration, notification, labeling, and advertising in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations. 

• Collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure product compliance in both domestic and international markets. 

Corporate Governance (Corporate Legal) 

• Advise the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on legal requirements for IPO preparation, including corporate structure, legal documentation, disclosures, financial transparency, and risk management. 

• Build and enhance corporate governance frameworks: internal policies, approval workflows, bylaws, authorization matrices. 

Risk Management & Compliance 

• Develop and implement the company-wide legal risk management framework. 

• Monitor and update changes in laws related to pharmaceuticals, commerce, investment, intellectual property, and labor. 

• Conduct training and guidance on legal compliance and risk awareness for internal teams. 
   

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; Lawyer Practicing Certificate preferred. 

• Minimum 8- 12 years of experience in corporate legal, with strong expertise in Commercial Legal (mandatory). 

• Preferably experienced in the pharmaceutical sector: product registration, notification, labeling. 

• Experience in major machinery procurement projects or factory setup. 

• Background in corporate environments or companies preparing for IPO is a strong advantage. 

Professional Skills & Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of commercial law, civil law, intellectual property, and advertising regulations. 

• Excellent skills in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. 

• Understanding of legal requirements in cross-border transactions. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to propose strategic legal solutions. 

Advanced English, including: 

• Drafting and negotiating international contracts 

• Direct communication with foreign partners 

• Reading and analyzing legal documents in English 

• Clear communication in bilingual meetings 

• Preferred: candidates who use English as a primary working language 

Personal Attributes 

• Integrity, attention to detail, and strategic mindset. 

• Strong leadership skills; able to work effectively with senior management. 

• Decisive, proactive, and capable of working under high pressure. 
   

Benefits 

• Attractive compensation package, including competitive base salary; 13th-month salary bonus and revenue-based performance bonus will make you smile. 

• Full social insurance and benefits in accordance with Vietnamese labor law.

• Opportunities for professional growth and a clear career development path.

• Direct involvement in LiveSpo Pharma’s strategic journey toward IPO and global expansion. 

• Collaborative, professional working environment with strong opportunities for long-term career growth.